In this episode of Written and Read, we answer a question many people have asked: why does the Bible contain exactly sixty-six books?

We explore how the Old Testament was already recognized as Scripture in the time of Christ and how the New Testament writings were identified and received by the early church. Along the way, we address common misconceptions about church councils and examine why certain books were included while others were not.

This episode helps clarify how the canon of Scripture was recognized and why believers can trust that the Bible they hold is the Word of God.

In this episode of Written and Read, we answer a question many people quietly wonder: how did we get the Bible?

We walk through the full journey of Scripture, from its original writing through divine inspiration, to its careful copying and preservation, and finally to its recognition as the canon of sixty-six books.

Along the way, we address common concerns about lost originals, manuscript reliability, and the role of church councils. This episode helps build confidence that the Bible we hold today faithfully represents the Word God revealed.

This episode introduces the foundational question of what the Bible is. It explains the structure, authorship, inspiration, and unified message of the sixty-six books of Scripture while emphasizing the Bible’s role as God’s revelation to humanity.